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1537 N LAWNDALE AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (School)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 1878495
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX 1/4 AT BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF KITCHEN REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTIN ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 19, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE START TIME OF THE INPSECTION AT 8:45AM, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:22AM. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM BY THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 10, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30AM. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM BY THE CAFETERIA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 57.1F; NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT THE SINGLE HANDWASHING BOWL IN THE BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM BY THE CAFETERIA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Jan 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Severity not stated
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Nov 15, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 15, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN OLDER CHILDREN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 25, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARD AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A VALID CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME WHEN MEALS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 10, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT WALL IN WOMENS RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REFINISH WALL. OBSERVED CEILING PANELS NOT PROPERLY FITTING AND STAINED AT DINING AREA AND FOOD SERVICING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE AND MAKE CEILING PANELS TO PROPERLY FIT FRAMES OF CEILING PANELS.
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Not serious
Minor
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED VENTILLATION IN RESTROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR VENTILLATION.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED URINALS AT SECOND FLOOR BOYS RESTROOM ARE LEAKING AT THE DRAIN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 14, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K ROOM 103- CUBBIES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN ALONG WALL BASES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE OVEN IN KITCHEN.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM CEILING AND WINDOW SILLS IN KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES REAR LUNCHROOM AREA,AND IN LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES IN MENS RESTROOM, AND REAR OF DINING AREA. IN THE KITCHEN OVER THE OVEN THE CEILING TILES ARE FALLING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 21, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND TOP OF REFRIGERATORS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN TOP OF REFRIGERATORS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BOILER AREAS. MUST SWEEP AND MOP
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 16, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 6, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS (CHILDREN & STAFF) ON THE 2nd FLOOR. ALSO NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AND HIGHER PRESSURE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED SOME CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR (MISSING AND DAMAGED) IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Jun 4, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN,MICROWAVE IN STAFF LOUNGE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE, UTILITY CLOSETS,MOP/UTILITY ROOMS, THE GREEN ROOM THAT HAS THE BOOKS SUPPLIES.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM , BASEMENT GIRL'S TOILET ROOM MISSING CEILING TILES & WALL BASES.MUST CLEAN WALL IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN LUNCH ROOM,PREP AREA & STAFF LOUNGE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN GYM CLOSET,BOILER ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSET, GREEN ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 22, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN,MICROWAVE IN STAFF LOUNGE
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,BOILER ROOM, GYM CLOSET,BOTH MOP SINKS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM , BASEMENT GIRL'S TOILET ROOM MISSING CEILING TILES & WALL BASES.MUST CLEAN WALL IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN LUNCH ROOM,PREP AREA & STAFF LOUNGE
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN GYM CLOSET,BOILER ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSET, & GREEN ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 13, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN GREEN ROOM,BOILER ROOM ON FLOOR & ON BRICKS.ALSO BOILER ROOM DOOR IS RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM.FRONT & WEST DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING.A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(NO LICENSE).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/13/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN,MICROWAVE IN STAFF LOUNGE.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,BOILER ROOM, GYM CLOSET,BOTH MOP SINKS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES IN LUNCH ROOM , BASEMENT GIRL'S TOILET ROOM MISSING CEILING TILES & WALL BASES.MUST CLEAN WALL IN LUNCH ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN LUNCH ROOM,PREP AREA & STAFF LOUNGE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN GYM CLOSET,BOILER ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSET, & GREEN ROOM.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Dec 9, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOMS BY KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA
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Not serious
Minor
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May 20, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN AREA
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOMS BY KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.